deplorable

• Beschreibt etwas, das schockierend schlecht ist oder entschiedene Missbilligung verdient.

Describes something that is shockingly bad or deserving strong condemnation.

1. Shockingly badB2formal

   Deserving strong condemnation; extremely bad or unacceptable.

   Verwerflich

   • The living conditions in the camp were deplorable.
   • His behavior at the meeting was absolutely deplorable.
   • The company's safety record is deplorable.

   Synonymeabominableappallingatrociousdisgracefuldreadfulhorrendousreprehensibleshameful

   Antonymeadmirablecommendableexcellentpraiseworthy

2. Causing sorrow or regretC1formal

   Arousing or deserving of pity or grief.

   Bedauerlich

   • The family was in a deplorable state after the fire.
   • It is deplorable that such poverty still exists.
   • The loss of the historic building is a deplorable event.

   Synonymedistressinggrievouslamentablepitiableregrettablesorrowfulunfortunatewoeful

   Antonymecheerfuldelightfulhappyjoyfulpleasingwonderful